Those are about as common as living Popes Snow. From various counts, there were fewer than 100 Lightstar amps ever built and probably even few preamps. New, they sold for about $2000, used .... who knows! I wouldn't count on them having depreciated much if at all. I only know of 4 or 5 of the amps and 3 of the preamps in actual use.

If you come across one and you can afford it, buy it is all I can say.

$850.00 as the going rate. If it doesn't have the remote, forget it. The remote is the only way it can be operated.

Edit: I should add that there are NO parts available, should it need repair.

Political Correctness...defined

A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

In a recent press conference, President Obama remarked, "If I had a city, it would look just like Detroit."

A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

In a recent press conference, President Obama remarked, "If I had a city, it would look just like Detroit."

James, you made me think of something. Harmony (remotes) has just about every conceivable remote code known to mankind and their customer service is stellar. It would be worth contacting them to check if they have the Lightstar pre amp codes. If so, all one would need to do is buy one of their remotes and download the codes via the provided USB cable connected to your computer.

Political Correctness...defined

A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

In a recent press conference, President Obama remarked, "If I had a city, it would look just like Detroit."

Thanks guys for all the info. This one is supposed to work perfectly and he does have the remote, but its not a bad idea if at possible when I get this unit to program a second remote with the codes to avoid being paralyzed if and when it breaks, or perhaps even use the second remote after programming and save the original remote so if I ever resell this unit it will have an original working remote.